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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,421.91, 56,092.68 and 18,664.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,421.91, 56,092.68 and 18,664.89 is: 27,977.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,421.91 : 56,092.68 = 18,664.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,421.91/56,092.68 = 18,664.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,421.91x = 56,092.68 × 18,664.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,421.91x = 1,046,963,702.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,963,702.01/37,421.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,977.29

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